I Have ADHD Podcast
by Kristen Carder
The I Have ADHD Podcast is a clear, concise, and FUN podcast for adults with ADHD. Listen to learn about how ADHD impacts every area of your life from the boardroom to the bedroom...and how you can begin to overcome your symptoms by accepting who you are, flaws and all. Host Kristen Carder is a dually certified coach who has supported thousands of people with ADHD worldwide. Kristen's extensive experience working with ADHDers began in 2012, and she now leads a global community of adults with ADHD in her coaching program, FOCUSED. ****OBVIOUSLY, the content in this podcast is not meant to be a substitute for medical advice. Kristen Carder is not a medical professional.
Episodes
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ADHD vs. Trauma: A Neuroscientist Explains What Really Causes ADHD
You're Not in Trouble is OUT TODAY!!! Purchase your copy HERE. Is ADHD genetic, or could childhood trauma be responsible for some of what we're experiencing? This week, I'm joined by cognitive neuroscientist and author Ludovico Saint Amour di Chanaz for a fascinating conversation about the…
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449 BITESIZE | ADHD? Stop Trying to Do Everything Yourself!
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #406: No Meds, No Shame. Here’s How I’d Support My ADHD Without an Rx Listen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE.
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448 Why ADHDers Sabotage Their Own Success
What if you're not actually afraid of failing…you're afraid of succeeding? My book, You're Not in Trouble, is officially out in the UK, and I should be feeling on top of the world, right? Well…not exactly. 😂 Instead, I'm feeling vulnerable, uncomfortable, and honestly? A little desperate to hide...
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447 BITESIZE | Improve ADHD For FREE
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #406: No Meds, No Shame. Here’s How I’d Support My ADHD Without an Rx Listen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE.
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446 You Can’t Productivity-Hack Your Way Out of Overwhelm (Do THIS Instead!)
If you have ADHD, you probably know the feeling: you’re overwhelmed, so you make a giant list, try to get more productive, and tell yourself you’ll feel better once you finally catch up. Except…you never actually catch up. In this episode, I’m breaking down why overwhelm is not a productivity...
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445 BITESIZE | Is It ADHD—or Is Your Nervous System Stuck in Fight-or-Flight?
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #404: There’s No Rush: Getting Out of Fight-or-Flight with Jenna Free Listen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE.
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444 When They Don’t Believe Your ADHD Diagnosis
Have you ever told someone you have ADHD…only for them to question whether you really do? In this episode, I’m talking about what happens when our diagnoses, experiences, emotions, and even our own understanding of ourselves are repeatedly invalidated. I recently learned about traumatic...
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443 BITESIZE | Why You Always Feel Behind With ADHD
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #404: There’s No Rush: Getting Out of Fight-or-Flight with Jenna Free Listen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE.
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442 Hey ADHDer, You’re Not Bad at Boundaries. You’re Ignoring Your Limits.
What if the problem isn’t that you need better boundaries…but that you keep pretending you don’t have limits? In this coaching conversation, I’m talking with Claire, a children’s book illustrator who has spent years saying yes to too much, working nights and weekends, relying on hyperfocus to get...
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441 BITESIZE | Stop Trying to Control Your ADHD Kid—Try This Instead
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #402: When Traditional Parenting Fails: Raising Strong-Willed Kids Listen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE.
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440 5 Reasons to Cancel Me Before My Book Comes Out
With You’re Not in Trouble getting ready to make its way into the world, I am feeling the vulnerability that comes with putting so much of myself into a book. So instead of waiting for people to “find her out,” I'm putting it all on the table. I share five things you may not know about me—from...
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439 BITESIZE | Ari Tuckman on Your "Ball and Chain" To-Do List
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #400: Too Many Ideas, Not Enough Follow-Through? Listen to This Listen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE.
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438 ADHD Q&A: Your Questions Answered LIVE
What happens when you stop trying to force your ADHD brain to function like everyone else’s? In this live Q&A episode, Kristen answers listener questions about some of the messiest parts of life with ADHD: perfectionism, working memory, parenting, emotional regulation, self-forgiveness,...
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437 BITESIZE | How Virgin River's Benjamin Hollingsworth Uses ADHD to His Advantage on Set
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #398: Virgin River’s Benjamin Hollingsworth Opens Up About ADHD for the First Time Ever Listen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE.
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436 ADHD, AI, Money & the Things We Avoid
What happens when two ADHDers sit down with almost no agenda and start talking? You get a little bit of everything—and somehow, it all comes back to ADHD. Kristen is joined by longtime FOCUSED member Matt Ciciarelli for a candid conversation about the very real (and sometimes hilarious) ways ADHD...
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Why You Can't "Push Through" ADHD Overwhelm (and What to Do Instead)
If overwhelm makes you want to shut down, hide, procrastinate—or somehow try to do everything at once—this episode is for you. Kristen breaks down why ADHD overwhelm isn’t simply a productivity problem and why “trying harder” or finally getting caught up usually doesn’t create the relief we’re...
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435 BITESIZE | Using AI to Support Your ADHD
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #394: I Tried Using ChatGPT for My ADHD… Here’s What Happened Listen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE.
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434 Why You Keep Breaking Your Own Rules
What if the reason you keep breaking your own boundaries isn’t a lack of discipline? In this episode, Kristen dives into Part 2 of the conversation on internal boundaries: the rules and limits we set for ourselves to protect the life we actually want. For many adults with ADHD, boundaries can...
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433 BITESIZE | ADHD & Dyslexia: The Overlap You Might Be Missing
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #396: Hidden Dyslexia Struggles (and Why ADHD Might Not Be the Whole Story) Listen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE.
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432 Why You Keep Breaking Promises to Yourself
What if the reason you keep breaking promises to yourself isn’t because you’re lazy or undisciplined—but because some part of you still hears boundaries as control? In this episode, we dive into internal boundaries: the loving limits we set with ourselves to protect our health, energy,...
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431 BITESIZE | ADHD & Shame: Release Yourself from Self-Loathing
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #396: Hidden Dyslexia Struggles (and Why ADHD Might Not Be the Whole Story) Listen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE.
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430 This One Is for the Nerds: ADHD, Academia & the Research That Blew Our Minds
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jacoba Lilius, Associate Professor at Queen’s University, researcher, FOCUSED Certified Coach, and the research consultant for my upcoming book, You’re Not in Trouble: The ADHD Guide to Building Healthy, Connected Relationships. Jacoba was diagnosed with ADHD in...
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429 BITESIZE | ADHD at Work: "I Feel Incompetent"
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #376: When ADHD Looks Like Freeze: You’re Not Lazy, You’re Overwhelmed Listen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE.
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428 ADHD in the Amish: A Conversation You Didn't Expect
Visit ihaveadhd.com/notintrouble to preorder your copy of my book AND get some amazing goodies immediately! What does it take to thrive in a career that's fueled by curiosity when your brain is constantly pulling you in a hundred different directions? In this episode, I'm joined by award-winning...
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427 BITESIZE | Using AI to Reduce ADHD Cognitive Load
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #394: I Tried Using ChatGPT for My ADHD… Here’s What Happened Listen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE.
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426 Your Dream Isn't Too Big. You're Just Avoiding This One Feeling.
Preorder You're Not in Trouble: USA or International What if the biggest obstacle to your dream isn't ADHD? What if it's your unwillingness to feel uncomfortable? In this episode, I share the behind-the-scenes story of writing You're Not in Trouble and what it taught me about pursuing an...
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425 BITESIZE | Real or Perceived, Rejection Hurts the Same (Here's Why)
Preorder You're Not in Trouble: USA or International Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #364: From Walking on Eggshells to Walking in Self-Trust Listen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE.
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424 The Best Episode I Never Planned (An ADHD Pivot)
Well… this episode wasn't the one I planned. My guest was a no-show, so we pivoted! Instead, I pulled a few listener voicemails and answered your questions live—and honestly, I loved how it turned out. We talk about what to do when you're stuck in an emotional spiral and can't seem to move…
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423 Why Weekends Feel So Hard When You Have ADHD
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #392: The Weekend Trap: Why Free Time Sends ADHD Brains Into A Spiral Listen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE.
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422 You're Not In Trouble | Book Launch Party!!
Preorder wherever you buy your books! USA preorder here. International preorder here. In this special episode, I'm officially introducing my book, You're Not In Trouble: The ADHD Guide to Building Healthy, Connected Relationships. You'll get the very first look at the cover, title, table of...
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421 BITESIZE | ADHD on the Weekend: DO NOT TAKE MED BREAKS (unless you have to)
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #392: The Weekend Trap: Why Free Time Sends ADHD Brains Into A Spiral Listen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE.
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420 I Cured My ADHD Revenge Bedtime Procrastination. Here's Exactly How.
Do you stay up way past bedtime, even when you're exhausted, because it's the only time that finally feels like yours? That's called revenge bedtime procrastination, and for many adults with ADHD, it isn't about poor discipline. It's about desperately trying to reclaim autonomy after a day full…
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419 BITESIZE |The Only Way To Be Consistent With ADHD
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #384: Do It the Easy Way (The Hard Way Is Keeping You Stuck) Listen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE.
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418 Tired of Feeling Tired? How to Rest When You Have ADHD
Rest shouldn't be so hard... and yet, for so many adults with ADHD, it is. If you've ever felt guilty for slowing down, found yourself scrolling instead of actually recharging, or wondered why you still feel exhausted after a "day off," this episode is for you. You'll learn why rest can feel so...
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417 BITESIZE | Take the Path of Least Resistance (How to Accommodate Yourself to Get Sh*t Done).
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #384: Do It The Easy Way (The Hard Way Is Keeping You Stuck) Listen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE.
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416 ADHD and Money: In This Economy?!
Money can feel hard when you have ADHD, especially these days. In this FOCUSED class, we talk about why managing money is so challenging for ADHD brains and how shame, avoidance, impulsivity, and overwhelm can keep us stuck. You'll learn simple, ADHD-friendly strategies to build a healthier...
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415 BITESIZE |"I Don't Feel Like Eating": ARFID Explained
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #380: What If It’s Not Just Picky Eating? ARFID In ADHD & Autism Explained Listen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE.
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414 Good Enough Parenting: What NOT to Do (with Dr. Lindsay Gibson)
What if raising emotionally healthy kids has less to do with perfect parenting and more to do with emotional maturity? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with psychologist and bestselling author Lindsay C. Gibson to discuss her newest book, How to Raise an Emotionally Mature Child. We...
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413 BITESIZE
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #378: Sensational Headlines Vs. Science: ADHD Under Attack (Again) Listen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE.
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412 How ADHD Steals Your Self-Trust and How to Get It Back with Dr. Russell Ramsay
What if the biggest obstacle in your life isn't ADHD? What if it's that you no longer trust yourself? In this episode, I sit down with ADHD psychologist and author Dr. Russell Ramsay to talk about one of the most painful and overlooked consequences of living with ADHD: the erosion of self-trust....
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411 BITESIZE | ADHD Freeze: Why You Know What To Do But Can't Do It
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #376: When ADHD Looks Like Freeze: You’re Not Lazy, You’re Overwhelmed Listen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE.
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410 The Exhaustion, The Book, and The People Who Are Mad at Me
This week’s episode is a personal catch-up on everything that’s been taking up space in my brain lately. My capacity feels low. My ADHD symptoms feel loud. I’m exhausted in that deep, bone-tired way that makes me want to spend the next two months under a blanket. Between the end-of-school-year...
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409 BITESIZE | ADHD Parents: Your Child Doesn't Need a Perfect Parent
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #374: 10 Signs Of A Healthy, Functional Family (And How We Get There With ADHD) Listen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE.
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408 I Surveyed Over 2,100 Adults with ADHD—Here’s What Broke My Heart
Last summer, I surveyed over 2,174 adults with ADHD about their relationships, and the results stopped me in my tracks. In this episode, I’m sharing the themes, patterns, and painful truths that emerged from those responses, and how they confirmed so many things I’ve observed over the last seven...
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407 BITESIZE | 80% of People Diagnosed with ADHD Forgo Treatment in the First Year
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #366: Five Things Doctors Still Get Wrong About ADHD Listen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE.
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406 No Meds, No Shame. Here’s How I’d Support My ADHD Without an Rx
If I couldn’t, or didn’t want to, take ADHD medication, how would I support my brain? In this episode, I’m walking you through exactly how I’d approach ADHD treatment without meds. This is not anti-medication content. Medication helps me tremendously. But many people don’t have access, don’t...
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405 BITESIZE | Walking on Eggshells in My Marriage
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #364: From Walking on Eggshells to Walking in Self-Trust Listen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE.
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404 There’s No Rush: Getting Out of Fight-or-Flight with Jenna Free
This week on the podcast, I’m joined by ADHD counselor Jenna Free to talk all about emotional regulation, nervous system regulation, and why ADHDers need to stop rushing. Jenna is a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) who specializes in helping ADHD brains move out of fight-or-flight and into a...
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403 BITESIZE | ADHD & Self-Loathing: “You’re Not Behind — You’re Under Supported”
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #362: The Science Of ADHD Sleep: Circadian Rhythms, Sunlight, And Why You’re So Tired Listen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE.
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402 When Traditional Parenting Fails: Raising Strong-Willed Kids
Strong-willed kids don’t respond to “normal” parenting—and that doesn’t mean you’re failing. In this episode, I’m joined by Kirk Martin, founder of CelebrateCalm.com and host of the Calm Parenting Podcast, to talk about what actually works with intense, demand-avoidant, emotionally reactive kids....
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The I Have ADHD Podcast is a clear, concise, and FUN podcast for adults with ADHD. Listen to learn about how ADHD impacts every area of your life from the boardroom to the bedroom...and how you can begin to overcome your symptoms by accepting who you are, flaws and all.
Host Kristen Carder is a dually certified coach who has supported thousands of people with ADHD worldwide. Kristen's extensive experience working with ADHDers began in 2012, and she now leads a global community of adults with ADHD in her coaching program, FOCUSED.
****OBVIOUSLY, the content in this podcast is not meant to be a substitute for medical advice. Kristen Carder is not a medical professional.
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